Red Booles vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Booles posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Red Booles posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.99 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.235 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Red Booles had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.